A Companion to the Philosophy of Literature

Walter Jost editor Garry L Hagberg editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:22nd Jan '10

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This monumental collection of new and recent essays from an international team of eminent scholars represents the best contemporary critical thinking relating to both literary and philosophical studies of literature.

  • Helpfully groups essays into the field's main sub-categories, among them ‘Relations Between Philosophy and Literature’, ‘Emotional Engagement and the Experience of Reading’, ‘Literature and the Moral Life’, and ‘Literary Language’
  • Offers a combination of analytical precision and literary richness
  • Represents an unparalleled work of reference for students and specialists alike, ideal for course use

"Recommended. Library collections supporting upper-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers." (Choice, 1 March 2011)

"It can be firmly recommended for the library of any university or college that has courses in either literature or philosophy". (Reference Reviews, 1 December 2010)

ISBN: 9781405141703

Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 36mm

Weight: 1161g

570 pages